Something New - Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia

Railfan · #1 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009, 03:18 PM

Have any of you on Lens 101 heard anything about these new contacts? I'm only the second one to post in this category, so I'm guessing there's not much to tell at this point.

I'm just looking for the basic information of what these contacts are made of and what makes them so different from all the other Acuvue Oasis contact lenses that have been around for years.

Thank you.

tadurkee · #2 (**permalink**) 04-09-2009, 05:32 AM

Just got a trial pair on Monday. The Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia material is the same as the regular Oasys, silicone hydrogel (senofilcon A). The diameter is 14.3 (versus 14.0 for regular Oasys). They are extremely comfortable but the distance acuity (for me) is not so good. I drive for a living, 8-12 hours on the road every day, so the distance vision (especially at night) is crucial. I'm a 48yo female with an Rx of -2.5 ADD power +1.25 (L), -2.5 ADD power +1.75 (R), which gives me decent up close and mid range vision but greatly compromises my distance vision. This is the same problem I've experienced with all the other bi/multifocal lenses I've tried. I was really hoping this new Oasys would be "the one", so I'm pretty bummed about it. Will probably end up going back to my previous lense combination which is Unilens C-Vue multifocal on left eye (my dominant eye) and regular Oasys (monovision) on right eye. The C-Vue tends to dry out faster but for some reason I get better vision all around with this lens when used in conjunction with the monovision Oasys.

ThaMaster · #3 (**permalink**) 04-09-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tadurkee

Just got a trial pair on Monday. The Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia material is the same as the regular Oasys, silicone hydrogel (senofilcon A). The diameter is 14.3 (versus 14.0 for regular Oasys). They are extremely comfortable but the distance acuity (for me) is not so good. I drive for a living, 8-12 hours on the road every day, so the distance vision (especially at night) is crucial. I'm a 48yo female with an Rx of -2.5 ADD power +1.25 (L), -2.5 ADD power +1.75 (R), which gives me decent up close and mid range vision but greatly compromises my distance vision. This is the same problem I've experienced with all the other bi/multifocal lenses I've tried. I was really hoping this new Oasys would be "the one", so I'm pretty bummed about it. Will probably end up going back to my previous lense combination which is Unilens C-Vue multifocal on left eye (my dominant eye) and regular Oasys (monovision) on right eye. The C-Vue tends to dry out faster but for some reason I get better vision all around with this lens when used in conjunction with the monovision Oasys.

Hi Tadurkee,

First of all, let me say I'm sorry you're "bummed" about the lack of distance vision with the Oasys contacts. I hope the monovision approach works for you.

Secondly, I wanted to ask about the diameter. You said that the diameter of the new Oasys contacts is 14.3, and that the "old" Oasys is 14.0. Is that the size you were given, or is each type of lens only available in that one size?

tadurkee · #4 (**permalink**) 04-10-2009, 03:04 AM

14.3 is the only diameter available for the Oasys for Presbyopia. I believe most bi/multifocal lenses are a bit larger than the monovision lenses. My Unilens C-Vue multifocal has a diameter of 14.5.

Logopolis · #5 (**permalink**) 04-10-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaMaster

Hi Tadurkee,

First of all, let me say I'm sorry you're "bummed" about the lack of distance vision with the Oasys contacts. I hope the monovision approach works for you.

Secondly, I wanted to ask about the diameter. You said that the diameter of the new Oasys contacts is 14.3, and that the "old" Oasys is 14.0. Is that the size you were given, or is each type of lens only available in that one size?

Tadurkee's right, Tha Master. Oasys only comes in that one diameter. I guess that works for most people.

homeseller2001 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-14-2009, 09:47 PM

I have been using Oasys for Presbyopia for a month now. I love them, they are thinner and more comfortable than the pure vision that I was wearing. I could use a stronger add strength but have been told that they should be coming out with that next year, in the meantime, I am satisfied with the 1.75. I'm just having trouble finding somewhere to purchase these contacts since they are so new. Several sites say "coming soon".

Railfan · #7 (**permalink**) 06-03-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by homeseller2001

I have been using Oasys for Presbyopia for a month now. I love them, they are thinner and more comfortable than the pure vision that I was wearing . . . . I'm just having trouble finding somewhere to purchase these contacts since they are so new. Several sites say "coming soon".

Keep checking back with Lens.com. They don't have them yet either, as far as I can tell, but all you have to do is click the red button in the upper right corner of this page. They usually have the best prices around and you can go directly to their site from this page here. Two good reasons to keep checking and in the meantime, you might be able to order something close. Talk to your eye doctor about it if you haven't done it already.

bearfun · #8 (**permalink**) 07-24-2009, 10:43 PM

Lens.com has the cheapest price on Accuview Oasys for Presbyopia I can find. They were "coming soon" for a long time, so I bought some from 1800contacts and paid $10+ more a box than what they're now listed for on lens.com.

I love these lenses. Some say they have problems with distance vision, but I find the distance vision fairly good. (Not as completely crisp as I'd like, but can certainly read street signs & stuff...)

Hope this helps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by homeseller2001

I have been using Oasys for Presbyopia for a month now. I love them, they are thinner and more comfortable than the pure vision that I was wearing. I could use a stronger add strength but have been told that they should be coming out with that next year, in the meantime, I am satisfied with the 1.75. I'm just having trouble finding somewhere to purchase these contacts since they are so new. Several sites say "coming soon".

K-9 · #9 (**permalink**) 07-27-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bearfun

Lens.com has the cheapest price on Accuview Oasys for Presbyopia I can find. They were "coming soon" for a long time, so I bought some from 1800contacts and paid $10+ more a box than what they're now listed for on lens.com.

Uh-oh. Sounds like lens.com lost a sale because they had that "coming soon" thing up too long . . .

Are you going to keep ordering from 1800contacts, or will you switch to lens.com now that they have Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia for $10.00 less a box?

bearfun · #10 (**permalink**) 07-27-2009, 10:14 AM

Yes, K-9, they did lose a rather large sale from me as I needed the contacts while lens.com still had them "coming soon". I let them know I hoped they got them soon. They wouldn't give me a time frame, so I ordered them from 1800contacts.

I'll probably order another batch soon from Lens.com. They definitely have the best prices on these.

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Originally Posted by K-9

Uh-oh. Sounds like lens.com lost a sale because they had that "coming soon" thing up too long . . .

Are you going to keep ordering from 1800contacts, or will you switch to lens.com now that they have Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia for $10.00 less a box?

Railfan · #11 (**permalink**) 08-27-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bearfun

Yes, K-9, they did lose a rather large sale from me as I needed the contacts while lens.com still had them "coming soon".

I'll probably order another batch soon from Lens.com. They definitely have the best prices on these.

So, Bearfun, how are you and your Oasys For Presbyopia contact lenses getting along these days?

Lynda Baldelli · #12 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 12:23 PM

How are these lenses different from multi-focals though? I have presbyopia and wear multi-focals - and wonder how and what the differences could be, or is it a clever marketing ploy? I have ordered a box to try anyway, they will be here next week

yournamehere · #13 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynda Baldelli

How are these lenses different from multi-focals though? I have presbyopia and wear multi-focals - and wonder how and what the differences could be, or is it a clever marketing ploy? I have ordered a box to try anyway, they will be here next week

Well, I guess you'll be in a position to tell us more about the difference between Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia and multi-focals. For now I can give you the commercial I found on a contact lens website: "Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia

Vistakon’s newest multifocal lens (released 1st Q of 2009) is the Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia which is a different design than the concentric Acuvue Bifocal lens. This lens is a combination of aspheric and zone designs (Stereo Precision Technology) to help balance the vision at all distances and eliminate ghosting, glare and halos."

For some clarification, we turn to EyeTopics.com to learn about zone aond ashperic design: "Some types of bifocal lenses when magnified look a little like a bull’s eye with an central inner zone surrounded by the outer zone."

Finally: "An aspheric design changes powers gradually, from the center of the lens to the edge."

I guess the bifocals have the zones, whereas the multi-focals have a combination of zone as aspheric.

Right? I'm just copying and pasting here, trying to help.

Lynda Baldelli · #14 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by yournamehere

Well, I guess you'll be in a position to tell us more about the difference between Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia and multi-focals. For now I can give you the commercial I found on a contact lens website: "Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia

Vistakon’s newest multifocal lens (released 1st Q of 2009) is the Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia which is a different design than the concentric Acuvue Bifocal lens. This lens is a combination of aspheric and zone designs (Stereo Precision Technology) to help balance the vision at all distances and eliminate ghosting, glare and halos."

For some clarification, we turn to EyeTopics.com to learn about zone aond ashperic design: "Some types of bifocal lenses when magnified look a little like a bull’s eye with an central inner zone surrounded by the outer zone."

Finally: "An aspheric design changes powers gradually, from the center of the lens to the edge."

I guess the bifocals have the zones, whereas the multi-focals have a combination of zone as aspheric.

Right? I'm just copying and pasting here, trying to help.

Thanks for that. Hmmm. So it sounds no different to the Purevision - and may indeed just be a clever marketing ploy?! ..... now I'm REALLY impatient for the lenses to arrive

Will review them on here.

Railfan · #15 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tadurkee

I drive for a living, 8-12 hours on the road every day, so the distance vision (especially at night) is crucial. I'm a 48yo female with an Rx of -2.5 ADD power +1.25 (L), -2.5 ADD power +1.75 (R), which gives me decent up close and mid range vision but greatly compromises my distance vision.

You're a 48 year old female who drives for a living. Does that mean you're a lady truck driver?
Whether you are or not, I hope you're doing well these days and I hope you found contact lenses you like. What's the latest?

Railfan · #16 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Railfan

Keep checking back with Lens.com. They don't have them yet either, as far as I can tell, but all you have to do is click the red button in the upper right corner of this page. They usually have the best prices around and you can go directly to their site from this page here. Two good reasons to keep checking and in the meantime, you might be able to order something close. Talk to your eye doctor about it if you haven't done it already.

Lens.com does have Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia. http://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/lens603.asp

Lynda Baldelli · #17 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tadurkee

Will probably end up going back to my previous lense combination which is Unilens C-Vue multifocal on left eye (my dominant eye) and regular Oasys (monovision) on right eye. The C-Vue tends to dry out faster but for some reason I get better vision all around with this lens when used in conjunction with the monovision Oasys.

Very interesting Tadurkee. I usually wear Purevision, and have wonderfully crisp vision at all distances - but could scratch my eyes out at about 6pm at night!!!! So I've been looking for something else. Nothing has worked.

I have been for a trail fitting of these new lenses - twice now. What a bloody headache!!!! My prescription is +1.50 LOW in both eyes multifocal Purevision - yet currently I'm sporting a regular Oasys +1.25 in my right eye, and a multi-focal +1.25 MED in my left!!!!!

Still not quite right. And I'm thinking I should go to a regular +1.50 in my left..... but for some reason the optician seemed to think monovision is not a great solution. To be honest, seeing so clearly out of my right eye (regular lens) is making the left (multifocal) irritating!! So, that is my next step - unless of course, it will just take a few days for my brain to accept what I'm currently wearing.

I really, really hope I can get something to suit, because otherwise these lenses are SO comfortable, I do not know I'm wearing them!!!

Railfan · #18 (**permalink**) 11-10-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynda Baldelli

Very interesting Tadurkee. I usually wear Purevision, and have wonderfully crisp vision at all distances - but could scratch my eyes out at about 6pm at night!!!! So I've been looking for something else. Nothing has worked.

I have been for a trail fitting of these new lenses - twice now. What a bloody headache!!!! My prescription is +1.50 LOW in both eyes multifocal Purevision - yet currently I'm sporting a regular Oasys +1.25 in my right eye, and a multi-focal +1.25 MED in my left!!!!!

Still not quite right. And I'm thinking I should go to a regular +1.50 in my left..... but for some reason the optician seemed to think monovision is not a great solution. To be honest, seeing so clearly out of my right eye (regular lens) is making the left (multifocal) irritating!! So, that is my next step - unless of course, it will just take a few days for my brain to accept what I'm currently wearing.

I really, really hope I can get something to suit, because otherwise these lenses are SO comfortable, I do not know I'm wearing them!!!

Have you tried Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia? I'm guessing yo have since you posted your comments in this category.

Lynda Baldelli · #19 (**permalink**) 11-10-2009, 11:40 PM

Well it has been a long drawn out saga. It seems that even with a LOW add, the Acuvue Presbyopia multi focals are too strong. I am now sporting a +2 FIXED in my left eye, and a +1.50 FIXED in my right...... so no multi focals at all???!!!!

I got this prescription fitted yesterday, and so will not report just yet, but will say I have gone through:

2 x 1.50+ multifocals both eyes
1 x 1.25 LOW (right) and 1 x 1.25 MED (left) multifocal
1 x 3.00 (left) fixed and 1.25 multifocal LOW (right)
2 x 1.25 SET both eyes
1 x 2.00 SET (left) and 1.50 SET (right)

Are you still with me? LOL

The set lenses are Acuvue oasys with hydroclear and they are by far the most comfortable lenses I have ever worn. IF we can get this prescription right I shall be thrilled.

PeriBrown · #20 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 09:40 AM

Wow! This thread has twenty posts now! That's really impressive. It looks like Acuvue has touched a nerve here with their Oasys for Presbyopia contacts. I'm looking forward to the reviews promised here. To me, that's the best thing about Lens 101--reviews from people who actually wear the contact lenses.

petern · #21 (**permalink**) 11-23-2009, 08:47 PM

I am a Oasys for Presbyopia drop out. The lens is very comfortable and my eyes stayed white but despite several lens changes my near vision never improved to the point that I felt I could wear them at work. Now wearing Air Optix mulifocal with great success.

Lynda Baldelli · #22 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by petern

I am a Oasys for Presbyopia drop out. The lens is very comfortable and my eyes stayed white but despite several lens changes my near vision never improved to the point that I felt I could wear them at work. Now wearing Air Optix mulifocal with great success.

I'm afraid I'm with you. I LOVED these lenses because they were so comfortable, but my eyes strained trying to use them. We tried just about every reasonable combination under the sun, and nothing gave me clear vision close up as well as distance. boo hoo

I am now back in my (slightly uncomfortable) Purevision :sigh:

LP39A · #23 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by petern

I am a Oasys for Presbyopia drop out. The lens is very comfortable and my eyes stayed white but despite several lens changes my near vision never improved to the point that I felt I could wear them at work. Now wearing Air Optix mulifocal with great success.

I checked on line but I couldn't find Air Optix Multifocal. Are they also called Air Optix Aqua?

Railfan · #24 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PeriBrown

Wow! This thread has twenty posts now! That's really impressive. It looks like Acuvue has touched a nerve here with their Oasys for Presbyopia contacts. I'm looking forward to the reviews promised here. To me, that's the best thing about Lens 101--reviews from people who actually wear the contact lenses.

Yeah, this is a really great thread. I'd like to see more reviews, too. It appears that it's either they're comfortable or give good vision correction, but not both in most cases. Does that sound right?

rfriel · #25 (**permalink**) 12-16-2009, 11:49 AM

are not known for excellent visual accuity. the optics have something left to be desired, but for comfort, very good lens. i am trying Biofinity multifocal as soon as they are available in 2010.

Railfan · #26 (**permalink**) 12-16-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rfriel

are not known for excellent visual accuity. the optics have something left to be desired, but for comfort, very good lens. i am trying biofinity multifocal as soon as they are available in 2010.

Be sure to give us a report at that time, rfiel. We look forward to hearing from you. Have a nice Christmas if we don't hear from you before then.

mplsmtl · #27 (**permalink**) 12-18-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Railfan

Lens.com does have Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia. http://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/lens603.asp

Found good prices here:

http://www.opticontacts.com/webstore/CLAOPJJ.html?lens=Johnson-and-Johnson-Acuvue-Oasys-for-Presbyopia-contact-lenses

and here:

http://www.webeyecare.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=2385&click=71

Columbia · #28 (**permalink**) 12-18-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mplsmtl

Found good prices here:

http://www.opticontacts.com/webstore/CLAOPJJ.html?lens=Johnson-and-Johnson-Acuvue-Oasys-for-Presbyopia-contact-lenses

and here:

http://www.webeyecare.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=2385&click=71

Those are pretty good prices, but the way the website is set up is (probably deliberately) confusing. When you want to compare prices, make sure you're getting the full price, and not the price "after rebate" and make sure you compare the price per box. Some will give you the price of six boxes and then you have to divide that price by six to find out what one box costs.

Be a smart shopper.

mplsmtl · #29 (**permalink**) 12-18-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Columbia

Those are pretty good prices, but the way the website is set up is (probably deliberately) confusing. When you want to compare prices, make sure you're getting the full price, and not the price "after rebate" and make sure you compare the price per box. Some will give you the price of six boxes and then you have to divide that price by six to find out what one box costs.

Be a smart shopper.

Agreed - however, I entered 1 box for each the left & the right eye, and the prices SEEMED to work as advertised - with (if I recall correctly) no shipping charges... I could be mistaken, since I have yet to actually order - I need to get my new script first... (tomorrow)

In any case, I hope it's helpful, and that no one runs into any "technical" difficulties/"scams" with respect to deceptive pricing. Best of luck to all... I expect to place an order myself in the near future - I'll try to remember to report back here how it goes. Thanks for the feedback.

LittleElvis · #30 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mplsmtl

Agreed - however, I entered 1 box for each the left & the right eye, and the prices SEEMED to work as advertised - with (if I recall correctly) no shipping charges... I could be mistaken, since I have yet to actually order - I need to get my new script first... (tomorrow)

In any case, I hope it's helpful, and that no one runs into any "technical" difficulties/"scams" with respect to deceptive pricing. Best of luck to all... I expect to place an order myself in the near future - I'll try to remember to report back here how it goes. Thanks for the feedback.

We look forward to your next posting, mplsmtl.

Railfan · #31 (**permalink**) 12-28-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Columbia

Those are pretty good prices, but the way the website is set up is (probably deliberately) confusing. When you want to compare prices, make sure you're getting the full price, and not the price "after rebate" and make sure you compare the price per box. Some will give you the price of six boxes and then you have to divide that price by six to find out what one box costs.

Be a smart shopper.

That's a good idea Columbia. When you're shopping for the best prices, make sure you're comparing "apples to apples" and not "apples to oranges." In other words, when comparing prices, make sure you're comparing the price of one box without the rebate.

Logopolis · #32 (**permalink**) 01-04-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by petern

I am a Oasys for Presbyopia drop out. The lens is very comfortable and my eyes stayed white but despite several lens changes my near vision never improved to the point that I felt I could wear them at work. Now wearing Air Optix mulifocal with great success.

Sounds to me like these contacts are certainly comfortable enough, but they just don't provide the crisp visual acuity that people are "looking" for, so to speak.

ThaMaster · #33 (**permalink**) 01-04-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Logopolis

Tadurkee's right, Tha Master. Oasys only comes in that one diameter. I guess that works for most people.

Yeah, I guess it would have to work for most people otherwise they'd make more sizes I guess. How is it that some contact lenses have one size and some have a whole bunch of sizes?

Logopolis · #34 (**permalink**) 02-03-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaMaster

Yeah, I guess it would have to work for most people otherwise they'd make more sizes I guess. How is it that some contact lenses have one size and some have a whole bunch of sizes?

I guess it depends on the company's focus. I suppose for Acuvue it's more important to fit the people that need that one size than to fit the masses.

Railfan · #35 (**permalink**) 02-03-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tadurkee

Just got a trial pair on Monday. The Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia material is the same as the regular Oasys, silicone hydrogel (senofilcon A). The diameter is 14.3 (versus 14.0 for regular Oasys). They are extremely comfortable but the distance acuity (for me) is not so good. I drive for a living, 8-12 hours on the road every day, so the distance vision (especially at night) is crucial. I'm a 48yo female with an Rx of -2.5 ADD power +1.25 (L), -2.5 ADD power +1.75 (R), which gives me decent up close and mid range vision but greatly compromises my distance vision. This is the same problem I've experienced with all the other bi/multifocal lenses I've tried. I was really hoping this new Oasys would be "the one", so I'm pretty bummed about it. Will probably end up going back to my previous lens combination which is Unilens C-Vue multifocal on left eye (my dominant eye) and regular Oasys (monovision) on right eye. The C-Vue tends to dry out faster but for some reason I get better vision all around with this lens when used in conjunction with the monovision Oasys.

Thanks for being the first to respond, Tadurkee. Have you made your peace with the Oasys lenses?

Logopolis · #36 (**permalink**) 03-05-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bearfun

Yes, K-9, they did lose a rather large sale from me as I needed the contacts while lens.com still had them "coming soon". I let them know I hoped they got them soon. They wouldn't give me a time frame, so I ordered them from 1800contacts.

I'll probably order another batch soon from Lens.com. They definitely have the best prices on these.

What's new Bearfun? Have you switched to Lens 101 yet?

LP39A · #37 (**permalink**) 03-15-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mplsmtl

Agreed - however, I entered 1 box for each the left & the right eye, and the prices SEEMED to work as advertised - with (if I recall correctly) no shipping charges... I could be mistaken, since I have yet to actually order - I need to get my new script first... (tomorrow)

In any case, I hope it's helpful, and that no one runs into any "technical" difficulties/"scams" with respect to deceptive pricing. Best of luck to all... I expect to place an order myself in the near future - I'll try to remember to report back here how it goes. Thanks for the feedback.

Have you ordered your contacts from this site yet? Any surprises we should know about?

tarooksesom · #38 (**permalink**) 04-09-2010, 04:36 PM

Hi all. I'm REALLY glad to find this site. I am very hopeful you can help me. I am 30 years old. When I was 20 I can cataract surgery on both eyes (runs in the family). For the last 10 years I have been using monovision. My right eye has a contact for distance, but my left is empty for reading. This has worked well for me except for night driving, and more recently depth perception. I began playing tennis avidly again, and I really struggle with depth perception. SO, for the last 4 months I've been searching for contacts that can:
1-be multifocal to improve my depth perception and
2-be "Steep" enough for my eyes (I have very steep corneas 8.3)

I wore Gas perms for years and did fine with them. I have very adaptable eyes. Recently I've use the disposable fixed soft lenses, and enjoyed not having to clean my lenses nightly.

So, really, I don't feel like I'm asking a lot. I'm open to soft or gas perms, and yet I can't find contacts that fit my two criteria.
My Dr. specializes in cataract surgery, and I go to him so he can keep an eye on my "second cataracts". Plus he knows my family history. But he is not knowledgeable as to what new options in contacts are out there. And I can't find any good reference guide as to what is available. So, to all you out there that have more experience in many different types of lenses, what lenses to you like? what lenses do you use? what are their pros and cons?
Thank you!
Oh, and also, I did find the oasys for presbyopia, and just placed an order for a trial pair of them. what else is out there that works?

Railfan · #39 (**permalink**) 04-12-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tarooksesom

Hi all. I'm REALLY glad to find this site. I am very hopeful you can help me. I am 30 years old. When I was 20 I can cataract surgery on both eyes (runs in the family). For the last 10 years I have been using monovision. My right eye has a contact for distance, but my left is empty for reading. This has worked well for me except for night driving, and more recently depth perception.

Hi tarooksesom,

So just to clarify, at this point you are only wearing one contact lens, and that one's in your right eye for distance vision, is that correct?

tarooksesom · #40 (**permalink**) 04-12-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Railfan

Hi tarooksesom,

So just to clarify, at this point you are only wearing one contact lens, and that one's in your right eye for distance vision, is that correct?

No. That's the monovision I did for ten years. For the last two months I have been wearing acuvu bifocal disposable lenses. I do not particularly like them. Not crisp distance vision. The reading vision is okay, but in poor light it is very hard to read print. And small print is impossible without reading glasses (I hate medicine bottles).

Sorry to be so lengthy is all this.

Nutradude · #41 (**permalink**) 04-13-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tarooksesom

No. That's the monovision I did for ten years. For the last two months I have been wearing acuvu bifocal disposable lenses. I do not particularly like them. Not crisp distance vision. The reading vision is okay, but in poor light it is very hard to read print. And small print is impossible without reading glasses (I hate medicine bottles).

Sorry to be so lengthy is all this.

So it sounds like with the Acuvue bifocal contacts distance vision is a bit fuzzy and close up is hard in poor light. So reading next to a lamp is perfect, but otherwise . . . . not so much?

tarooksesom · #42 (**permalink**) 04-14-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutradude

So it sounds like with the Acuvue bifocal contacts distance vision is a bit fuzzy and close up is hard in poor light. So reading next to a lamp is perfect, but otherwise . . . . not so much?

yes. exactly. I was just told this week, that acuvue bifocal is an "old" contact and they can't believe my DR had me try it. I will be trying the acuvue for presbyopia beginning next week.

I also had it adviced to try: air optix mulitfocal and Proclear Multifocal. have any of you tried these lenses?

LP39A · #43 (**permalink**) 05-11-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mplsmtl

Agreed - however, I entered 1 box for each the left & the right eye, and the prices SEEMED to work as advertised - with (if I recall correctly) no shipping charges... I could be mistaken, since I have yet to actually order - I need to get my new script first... (tomorrow)

In any case, I hope it's helpful, and that no one runs into any "technical" difficulties/"scams" with respect to deceptive pricing. Best of luck to all... I expect to place an order myself in the near future - I'll try to remember to report back here how it goes. Thanks for the feedback.

What's new mplsmtl? We haven't heard from you in almost six months. We're beginning to worry about you.

tarooksesom · #44 (**permalink**) 05-11-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Railfan

Thanks for being the first to respond, Tadurkee. Have you made your peace with the Oasys lenses?

tadurkee, have you tried gas permeables? they are hard and you have to remove them everynight. But I used them for years. The reason I ask is because they are clearer then soft lenses. YOu get the best clarity with hard lenses because they suck to you eye.

tarooksesom · #45 (**permalink**) 05-11-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynda Baldelli

I'm afraid I'm with you. I LOVED these lenses because they were so comfortable, but my eyes strained trying to use them. We tried just about every reasonable combination under the sun, and nothing gave me clear vision close up as well as distance. boo hoo

I am now back in my (slightly uncomfortable) Purevision :sigh:

I just finished my trial session on two trials for oasys for presbyopia. I had to change the prescription on the first trial. I've got the same story as you guys. Very comfortable, easy to put in, but the near vision isn't clear enough and the distance vision isn't crisp enough. I may try one more trial with a different perscription....otherwise I'm going to trythe air optix next.

Bonkers · #46 (**permalink**) 05-11-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tarooksesom

I just finished my trial session on two trials for oasys for presbyopia. I had to change the prescription on the first trial. I've got the same story as you guys. Very comfortable, easy to put in, but the near vision isn't clear enough and the distance vision isn't crisp enough. I may try one more trial with a different perscription....otherwise I'm going to trythe air optix next.

Thanks for the update, tarooksesom. Please keep us posted on how you're doing with the Acuvue Oasys For Presbyopia.

tarooksesom · #47 (**permalink**) 05-12-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonkers

Thanks for the update, tarooksesom. Please keep us posted on how you're doing with the Acuvue Oasys For Presbyopia.

Started a trial pair of air optix yesterday. So far, quite nice. quite crisp distance vision. I'd like the reading vision to be clearer though. The contact is very comfortable. It's as much like a "regular" soft lense as I've seen so far. (The acuvu bifocal was like seranwrap, and the oasys for presbyopia is weighted so sort of odd shaped, though still very comfortable)

VAB · #48 (**permalink**) 05-13-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tarooksesom

Started a trial pair of air optix yesterday. So far, quite nice. quite crisp distance vision. I'd like the reading vision to be clearer though. The contact is very comfortable. It's as much like a "regular" soft lense as I've seen so far. (The acuvu bifocal was like seranwrap, and the oasys for presbyopia is weighted so sort of odd shaped, though still very comfortable)

Thanks for the update, tarooksesom. Maybe now you can move to the Air Optix section so your posts can be found more easily. Are they Air Optix Aqua or Air Optix for Astigmatism?

tarooksesom · #49 (**permalink**) 05-13-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by VAB

Thanks for the update, tarooksesom. Maybe now you can move to the Air Optix section so your posts can be found more easily. Are they Air Optix Aqua or Air Optix for Astigmatism?

air optix multifocal

LittleElvis · #50 (**permalink**) 05-13-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tarooksesom

air optix multifocal

Aha, so you chose the option "none of the above" huh?

So we've got Air Optix Aqua, Air Optix for Astigmatism and Air Optix Multifocal.

Not too confusing, right? Are there any more Air Optix out there?

Nutradude · #51 (**permalink**) 05-21-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tarooksesom

I just finished my trial session on two trials for oasys for presbyopia. I had to change the prescription on the first trial. I've got the same story as you guys. Very comfortable, easy to put in, but the near vision isn't clear enough and the distance vision isn't crisp enough. I may try one more trial with a different perscription....otherwise I'm going to trythe air optix next.

Not too crazy about the Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia, huh? That's too bad. I hope you find something that gives you good vision. Sometimes it can be a challenge to find something that is comfortable to wear AND lets you see clearly at all distances. Hang in there.

LP39A · #52 (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mplsmtl

Agreed - however, I entered 1 box for each the left & the right eye, and the prices SEEMED to work as advertised - with (if I recall correctly) no shipping charges... I could be mistaken, since I have yet to actually order - I need to get my new script first... (tomorrow)

In any case, I hope it's helpful, and that no one runs into any "technical" difficulties/"scams" with respect to deceptive pricing. Best of luck to all... I expect to place an order myself in the near future - I'll try to remember to report back here how it goes. Thanks for the feedback.

So . . . have you ordered yet, mplsmtl?

phlrosemarie · #53 (**permalink**) 09-01-2010, 08:52 AM

I have these contacts for about a week now and I can see far away and on the computer but when I start to read I cannot not see clearly.Any suggestions?

Knotlob · #54 (**permalink**) 09-01-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by phlrosemarie

I have these contacts for about a week now and I can see far away and on the computer but when I start to read I cannot not see clearly.Any suggestions?

Hello phlrosemarie and welcome to the forum.

I am glad your contacts give you good far off vision and also relatively close for the computer.

It sounds like the ADD prescription is not quite strong enough for your reading. I don't know if your optician can provide you with a stronger ADD (close up) prescription without compromising your long distance vision.

You could try a pair of low strength reading glasses just for reading. Some people also use monovision where one eye (normally the dominant) is corrected for long distance and the other corrected primarily for reading. But you lose some binocular vision doing this so it isn't great for sports.

You should make sure you have good lighting when reading and this will also help.

knotlob

tadurkee · #55 (**permalink**) 09-17-2010, 03:50 AM

Guess I forgot to subscribe to this thread! Sorry I did not respond earlier to those who have asked about my luck (or lack thereof) with the Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia. I had to stop wearing them and went back to my single vision Acuvue Oasys combined with reading glasses, which has become a pain in the you know where. As with most everyone else, my main complaint was the compromised distance vision and night vision was pretty bad both near and far. Still driving at night for a living (and no, not a truck, a Jetta Sportwagen TDI!) My presbyopia has gotten much worse over the last year and a half so I have an appt with a new optometrist next week to discuss my options. I really REALLY want to find a multifocal that will work, and I've been reading about the Synergeyes multi that is a soft/hard lens combo. Going to see if there is a thread about this brand here, so perhaps I'll run into some of you over there!

Knotlob · #56 (**permalink**) 09-17-2010, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tadurkee

Guess I forgot to subscribe to this thread! Sorry I did not respond earlier to those who have asked about my luck (or lack thereof) with the Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia. I had to stop wearing them and went back to my single vision Acuvue Oasys combined with reading glasses, which has become a pain in the you know where. As with most everyone else, my main complaint was the compromised distance vision and night vision was pretty bad both near and far. Still driving at night for a living (and no, not a truck, a Jetta Sportwagen TDI!) My presbyopia has gotten much worse over the last year and a half so I have an appt with a new optometrist next week to discuss my options. I really REALLY want to find a multifocal that will work, and I've been reading about the Synergeyes multi that is a soft/hard lens combo. Going to see if there is a thread about this brand here, so perhaps I'll run into some of you over there!

Hello tadurkee

Sorry that the multifocal contact lenses don't cut it for you. That seems to be a common problem. I keep hoping to see a post where someone has found a lens which offers good close up vision, without compromising long distance vision.

I suspect that product is probably not here yet and we will have to wait a bit longer for some new contact lens developments. I will watch your reports with interest.

Good luck.

knotlob

CLSC · #57 (**permalink**) 09-23-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by petern

I am a Oasys for Presbyopia drop out. The lens is very comfortable and my eyes stayed white but despite several lens changes my near vision never improved to the point that I felt I could wear them at work. Now wearing Air Optix mulifocal with great success.

Am I not aspiring for enough out of the Contact Lens experience ? Are my expectations too low compared to others ?

I always expect to still have to wear readers with Multifoca Contact lenses. I get good distance vision, good mid vision and fairly good up close but for very small print or extremely important detail I need readers (glasses used to magnify) for real close work.

My Monovision prescription is + 1.25 in dominant (for distance) left eye, and + 4.00 in right (non-dominant) eye.

I would not mind even stronger for close but afraid it would cause eyestrain trying to focus on that mid range that is always requires a little concentration to see with the Monovision.

From what other people (not online, just "old" friends in both senses of the word

) who use glasses and contacts both, with both Monovision and bifocals or multifocals, they say (after a certain age) they need readers, unless they switch back to their regular glasses.

Lynda Baldelli · #58 (**permalink**) 09-26-2011, 08:45 PM

Well after nearly two years I'm now wearing a +2 in the left and a +1.75 in the right. Have given up on multis and now wear Air Optix. Glasses for small print. I couldn't cope with losing the mid range.

Ynot · #59 (**permalink**) 09-27-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CLSC

Am I not aspiring for enough out of the Contact Lens experience? Are my expectations too low compared to others ?

This forum community is great because it gives you the opportunity to learn from a variety of people. On the other hand, it can also be a bit intimidating when you begin to compare yourself to others on the forum.
The thing about contact lenses, like many other things in life, is that everyone is different. How many parents find that out when their kids don't react like the child psychology book says they will?
If you're happy with your contact lenses, don't let the posts in this forum tell you that you're not. If you were unhappy before you came to Lens 101, then maybe we can help, but don't let us bring you down, you know?

LittleElvis · #60 (**permalink**) 09-28-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynda Baldelli

Well after nearly two years I'm now wearing a +2 in the left and a +1.75 in the right. Have given up on multis and now wear Air Optix. Glasses for small print. I couldn't cope with losing the mid range.

Are you satisfied with this arrangement, Lynda?

CLSC · #61 (**permalink**) 01-18-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynda Baldelli

Well it has been a long drawn out saga. It seems that even with a LOW add, the Acuvue Presbyopia multi focals are too strong. I am now sporting a +2 FIXED in my left eye, and a +1.50 FIXED in my right...... so no multi focals at all???!!!!

I got this prescription fitted yesterday, and so will not report just yet, but will say I have gone through:

2 x 1.50+ multifocals both eyes
1 x 1.25 LOW (right) and 1 x 1.25 MED (left) multifocal
1 x 3.00 (left) fixed and 1.25 multifocal LOW (right)
2 x 1.25 SET both eyes
1 x 2.00 SET (left) and 1.50 SET (right)

Are you still with me? LOL

The set lenses are Acuvue oasys with hydroclear and they are by far the most comfortable lenses I have ever worn. IF we can get this prescription right I shall be thrilled.

Lynda, You wrote this a long time ago, I wonder if you stuck with the Acuvue lenses? I have read many of your posts since I joined the site and remember the Purevisions were irritating.. I would like to know what you ended up doing, since the site is so big I'm never sure if the posts I'm reading are the ones you finally decided on.. Guess I could click on your profile & check your latest psots.

CLSC · #62 (**permalink**) 01-18-2012, 07:54 PM

Looks like I posted too soon regarding Lynda's assessment of the Acuvue Lenses.

PeriBrown · #63 (**permalink**) 01-19-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ynot

This forum community is great because it gives you the opportunity to learn from a variety of people. On the other hand, it can also be a bit intimidating when you begin to compare yourself to others on the forum.
The thing about contact lenses, like many other things in life, is that everyone is different. How many parents find that out when their kids don't react like the child psychology book says they will?
If you're happy with your contact lenses, don't let the posts in this forum tell you that you're not. If you were unhappy before you came to Lens 101, then maybe we can help, but don't let us bring you down, you know?

Well said, Ynot. Thank you.